The New 1938

[kartjockey]

I think if that dynamo works as well as it says it does I'll take two! Front and rear interchangeable wheels. Saw some of those dynamos listed at the auction but didn't realize Simplex used them at them time.  Side marker lamps. 18,000 units produced in one year.  First time I have seen any numbers like that in print.  Looks like a lot of changes came for 1938.  The front fender brackets are that of the later models.  Dual spring on forks such as the later models too. And I am not sure what that label says on the side cover of the engine. I tried to zoom in but still couldn't read it.   How do you think Treen came up with the name Simplex?   SIMple....but yet....comPLEX?  The world talks about Toyota and their "Lean" manufacturing tecniques but guys like Ford and Treen were naturals at it!!

[admin]

Awesome Tom!  Can you send me that article, but in a larger file size?

Thanks,  Rick

[kartjockey]

Photo I got from Gary's  auction.  Close match to brochure

[Ricks]

Tom, I think that was Gary's 1937 direct drive that was bought by Bill Erickson after Gary passed away.  Check it out on his site.

http://www.servicycle.com/bikes.html

[mike montgomery]

Rick,
You are correct. That is Gary's 37 Model.  Mike

[rldebuse]

The decal on the compression plate says "Timken Tapered Bearings". 

[OnaWingandaPrayer]

 Recently there was a post asking about rebound springs and top nuts on the forks . This Red 37 seems to have them .

[oil-lamp]

Did the kick stand lock into place cause where did you put your feet?

[kartjockey]

The bracket that locks the kickstand is hard to see in the color pic but take a look at the front page of the brochure.  You can see the upper and lower locking notches for either riding or propping the bike.